[Red5]

I am liking Ninninger, but I also love ninjas in general.

But the show is fun. From the opening scene of the first episode until now, it has always been fun first. The creator of the mechs got bored with the same themes (honestly, if it was just another animal themed mech lineup, there would be complaints there also) so why not reference it all? I like the controlled chaos the show offers. Takaharu gets on my nerves, but I think the other rangers are subdued enough that nicely rounds out the team. The family dynamic is subtle, but there (they are cousins mostly, so the hierarchy like we got in Magiranger with them being siblings isn't overbearing). Grandpa is playing a pretty good distant mentor role and the dad makes me laugh.

I know folks are expecting way more out of the show, but honestly, the toys are fun (my daughter plays with my/her ichibantou everyday and loves spinning the shurikens), and it is bright, loud, and fast. I am enjoying it and can respect how others aren't, even if I don't completely understand it.